Category: Chicago Cubs
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Hector Rondon’s elbow feels good, Sergio Romo blows another save
June 15, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Hector Rondon threw an 11 pitch bullpen session yesterday and said he felt good after it. Rondon could be available to pitch as early as today. Given Rondon’s injury history this is still something to monitor, but for now it looks like Rondon will be fine and resume closing out games…
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Neil Ramirez gets save with Rondon hurting, Joe Nathan has another rough outing
June 14, 2014 Chicago Cubs — Neil Ramirez got the call in the 9th inning last night to protect a two run lead. He allowed one run on two hits and a walk but was able to pick up his 2nd save of the season. Regular closer Hector Rondon was unavailable due to a sore elbow. Rondon will throw…
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Juan Carlos Oviedo might be next in line for Tampa
June 11, 2014 Tampa Bay Rays — It’s fun to talk about, but until the team finally wins a game, the Tampa closer committee will remain a matter for philosophers, theologians, and Seminole medicine men. Juan Carlos Oviedo might get the first shot at breaking the curse tomorrow, since Joel Peralta was used Tuesday in a high-leverage spot in…
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Nathan continues to struggle, Hunter working his way back
June 8, 2014 Detroit Tigers — Joe Nathan continues to struggle as he gave up two runs last night in a non-save opportunity. After the game manager Brad Ausmus reiterated that they need Nathan to be their closer. However, Joba Chamberlain has not given up a run in his past 12 appearances and it’s possible that the…
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Betances dominating, Rondon has a rough outing
June 7, 2014 New York Yankees — Protecting a 2 run lead in the 8th inning, the Yankees called on Dellin Betances. He pitched a clean inning, with 2 ks, and picked up his 8th hold of the season. Betances now has a ridiculous 61 ks in 36 innings this season and is turning into a…